Kathy Jo (Kelling) Ward

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 06:20

February 4, 1943 - February 14, 2015

Kathy passed peacefully on Valentine’s Day. She is survived by a daughter, Staci Giovino of Pebble Beach CA and a grandson Truman Storm Keys of Boulder CO, a brother Tim Kelling and his wife Lynda of Longmont CO, sister Sue Ann Frysig and her husband John of

About Town - February 19, 2015

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 00:00

In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this column is an elected official. Her opinions are hers alone, and do not necessarily reflect those of the entire Board of Trustees.

Yes, another week gone by, with some snow and more to come. The TV states that Colorado snow pack is fifty inches below normal. Maybe we will get some spring snows, which will do a lot of good. Spring is just around the corner, the crocus are out beside my driveway

Boys Win Two Nail Biters

Published on Thursday, February 12 2015 13:30

By Kari BaseyThe Lyons boys’ basketball team is on a hot streak, and has now won three games in a row. They faced a tough Heritage Christian squad last Tuesday, February 3, and it became apparent early on that the game would come down to the final shot, and that is exactly what happened. Lyons led by one point after the first quarter, and trailed by one at the half. The Lions briefly surged forward in the third, but the gritty Heritage Christian

Increased Enforcement Of Off-leash Regulations

Published on Wednesday, February 11 2015 12:06

The City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department will increase enforcement of new Voice and Sight Tag Program changes that went into effect on Jan. 1. The changes require off-leash dogs to visibly display current blue Voice and Sight Tags, which demonstrate their guardians have complied with new program requirements. Previously issued green tags are no longer valid.

Travel Destination, Dreams and Diversions

I dreamed of visiting many places after graduation, the Rocky Mountain’s tree line, twin cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, the Great Salt Lake, Arizona’s desert, and both oceans to name a few.

Now, I’ve seen them all and more. Tears filled my eyes at my first glimpse of the mountains when I neared Denver. I’d never seen anything so close to Heaven. On our first trip to my Minnesotan husband’s hometown, he laughed when I asked if a huge lake were manmade like

Follow-up, the Future and Financial Aid

Published on Thursday, February 05 2015 14:37

February is the lull month between the frenzy of applying for school and financial aid and the anticipation of award letters and the decision. Take this opportunity to follow up on all you have accomplished, catch up on all that you haven’t, and prepare yourself for what is to come.

Follow up: If you have already applied for post secondary education, scholarships and completed the FAFSA, follow up with schools to ensure they have transcripts and all application material. Some schools require your mid-year transcript. You may have requested ACT/SAT scores be

Lady Lions Drop A Heartbreaker

Published on Thursday, February 05 2015 14:26

The Lady Lions basketball team traveled to Louisville to square off against Dawson, a team they beat by two points last year. Both teams sported a three and ten record going into the game. Lyons was looking for an opportunity to break their losing streak, and battled to the end.The Lady Lions play their best ball in the second half of games, scoring more points against their opponents in almost every game they